Youth Ministry (6th-12th Grade)

2017-2018 EDGE Calendar

2017-2018 Life Teen Calendar

“Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!”

- Pope Francis

At IHM, we enjoy working with young people and we want to enable them to live as disciples through their involvement in ministry and leadership. At the heart of our youth ministry is the presence of caring and supportive relationships where youth experience the love of God. Our programs, EDGE (6th-8th graders) and Life Teen (9th-12th graders), are designed to lead teens closer to Christ.
 
Both EDGE and Life Teen meet on Sunday evenings at 6:15 p.m., immediately following the 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass. Teens are encouraged to serve and attend the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Ministry positions needed for the Life Teen Mass are: Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Ministers of Hospitality and musicians and singers for the Life Teen Band.
 
We are also seeking adults (18 years and older) to become part of our Core team to join us in this exciting journey. No experience is necessary! Training is provided to learn best practices in youth ministry from leading a small group to chaperoning retreats. Please prayerfully consider becoming an active member of our Youth Ministry!

All Edge & Lifeteen families are asked to provide dinner ONE time during the school year with 2-3 other families.  Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084ba5ac29a5fe3-edge. Anything your teen will eat is a good thing to bring!

Food Pantry Help – Sign up for the coming months: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084ba5ac29a5fe3-svdp

Catholic Heart Work Camp
June 17-22, 2018  ·  Hardeeville, SC

9th grade & up
$100 deposit reserves your spot!

Counts for 4 Works of Mercy for SPX and all service hours for Marist for 2018-2019!

If you are interested in going on this Mission Trip, please contact Elaine Phillips at ephillips@ihmatlanta.org. 
 
Go to www.heartworkcamp.com to get a first glimpse at what it’s all about.

Ga. State University College of Education’s June Academy for Future Teachers (AFT'18) is a 3-week STEM-based program that challenges and engages high school students willing to explore a career in education or STEM. Participants plan and deliver lessons they design to middle school or pre-K students each week.
 
AFT participants are on campus 8am-1:00pm daily, learning and applying pedagogy & communications skills while reviewing core math & science content. One of many highlights is teaching real middle school or pre-K students every week. AFT provides a $200 stipend for full participation plus a public transit card or parking and a snack/lunch card. Field trips and some lunches are included too.
 
AFT participants who thrive are hard-working, engaged, and ready for a challenge. B students flourish, though we welcome an extremely diverse group from all over Atlanta. Preferred candidates are rising juniors or seniors, though rising 9th graders with exceptional academic records and college-bound, teaching-oriented 12th should also apply.  Young men and future teachers club members are extremely welcome.
 
Even in May, AFT still has seats open.  Will you share this opportunity with students you know?

The information and application are all right here:   http://education.gsu.edu/AFT
 

All teens are invited to become Liturgical Ministers at the Sunday 5 p.m. Life Teen Mass.

There are various positions available in which you can serve:

• Altar Servers
• Ministers of Hospitality
• Life Teen Band (musicians and vocalist)
• Lectors
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMoHC)

We invite you to make a difference and participate in any of these ministries!

Main contact: Jeff Bush, 404-636-1418, ext. 247 (jbush@ihmatlanta.org)